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Species Microcoleus fonticola
Name: Microcoleus fonticola (Kützing ex Gomont 1892) Strunecký et al. 2013
Basonym: Phormidium fonticola Kützing ex Gomont 1892
Etymology: fon.ti’co.la. L. masc. n. fons, spring; L. masc./fem. n. suff. -cola, dweller, inhabitant; from L. masc./fem. n. incola, dweller; N.L. masc./fem. n. fonticola, dweller of springs (nominative in apposition)
Pronunciation (Latin), gender: … fon-TI-ko-la, masculine
Valid publication:
Strunecky O, Komarek J, Johansen J, Lukesova A, Elster J. Molecular and morphological criteria for revision of the genus Microcoleus (Oscillatoriales, Cyanobacteria). J Phycol 2013; 49:1167-1180. 
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Nomenclatural status: validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
Taxonomic status: correct name
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Synonyms:
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Name Kind Phormidium fonticola Kützing ex Gomont 1892 homotypic synonym, validly published under the ICN (Botanical Code)
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Parent taxon: Microcoleus Desmazières ex Gomont 1892
Assigned by:
Strunecky O, Komarek J, Johansen J, Lukesova A, Elster J. Molecular and morphological criteria for revision of the genus Microcoleus (Oscillatoriales, Cyanobacteria). J Phycol 2013; 49:1167-1180. 🇨🇿
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Record number: 29347
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